Falling sky : Ben Gold bk. 1

"Ben Gold lives in dangerous times. Two generations ago, a virulent disease turned the population of most of North America into little more than beasts called Ferals. Some of those who survived took to the air, scratching out a living on airships and dirigibles soaring over the dangerous ground. Ben has his own airship, a family heirloom, and has signed up to help a group of scientists looking for a cure. But that's not as easy as it sounds, especially with a power-hungry air city looking to raid any nearby settlements. To make matters worse, his airship, the only home he's ever known, is stolen. Ben must try to survive on the ground while trying to get his ship back. This brings him to Gastown, a city in the air recently conquered by belligerent and expansionist pirates. When events turn deadly, Ben must decide what really matters--whether to risk it all on a desperate chance for a better future or to truly remain on his own"-- Provided by publisher Ben Gold Lives In Dangerous Times. Two Generations Ago, A Virulent Disease Turned The Population Of Most Of North America Into Little More Than Beasts Called Ferals. Some Of Those Who Survived Took To The Air, Scratching Out A Living On Airships And Dirigibles Soaring Over The Dangerous Ground. Ben, A Lone Wolf, Has Reluctantly Agreed To Use His Skills And His Airship To Help An Idealist Scientist, Miranda, On Her Search For A Cure. Protecting Her From Ferals Is Dangerous Enough But When Power-mad Raiders Run Rampant, Ben Finds Himself In The Most Dangerous Place Of All—the Ground. Ben’s Journey Leads Him To Gastown, A City In The Air Recently Conquered By Belligerent And Expansionist Pirates. Old Friends And New Enemies Are Drawn Into A Struggle That Quickly Becomes A Fight For The Fate Of The World. Ben Must Decide To Focus On His Own Survival Or Risk It All On A Desperate Chance For A Better Future. From The Trade Paperback Edition.